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stock shackle bolts???

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Randys74cj5, Apr 14, 2005.

  1. Apr 14, 2005
    Randys74cj5

    Randys74cj5 New Member

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    Are the stock shackle bolts removable from the stock shackles? I went to tighten a couple on my dads 80 cj7 and they snapped right at the shackle. Thanks
     
    Randys74cj5, Apr 14, 2005
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  2. Apr 15, 2005
    73CJ89XJ

    73CJ89XJ Heeper

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    I'd imagine. Otherwise I don't know how they'd come off.
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Early Jeeps had shackles that were two-piece, where the bolts really weren't bolts but rather pins welded to one side of the shackle.

    But on an '80, I'd sure think they would have been regular bolts.

    It's an "upgrade opportunity!" ;)
     
    Boyink, Apr 15, 2005
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    nope ;)

    all 76 and later CJs from the factory have the welded pins (studs) to the shackle plate, and overtightening will do what was described.
    either replace with factory style parts, drill out the welds and install new bolts, or go aftermarket shackles
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 15, 2005
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Whodathunk!

    Thanks Jim...
     
    Boyink, Apr 15, 2005
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    All face west and bow to the Jeep parts guru.....

    Thanks again Jim! :D
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    well I now have to correct myself
    it appears mid 81 on they used the seperate bolt type..............
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 15, 2005
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  8. Apr 15, 2005
    Randys74cj5

    Randys74cj5 New Member

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    Well my dad said the heck with it and i just placed a order from 4wd for new heavy duty shackles and went ahead and got polyurethane bushings since they will be apart.

    I also did get the bolt out today. I used a punch and hammer and it knocked right out.
     
    Randys74cj5, Apr 15, 2005
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